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Inside Line Extra: Biggest 2026 Story at Team Penske?

This new series continues with a look at the most pressing questions surrounding Team Penske in 2026, including whether Josef Newgarden (photo) can return to championship form after a down year in 2025.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Foyt Team Hopes Upward Trajectory Drives Return to Victory Lane

Team president Larry Foyt (photo) said AJ Foyt Racing has set a goal of winning a race in the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with drivers Santino Ferrucci and Caio Collet.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Drivers Ready for Breakout INDYCAR Seasons in 2026

Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb-Agajanian could earn his first career victory and continue his steady climb in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings in 2026.
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Fantastic Five of 2025: BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland

Will Power (photo) earned Team Penske's first victory of 2025 at Portland International Raceway amid the backdrop of growing speculation about his future with the team.
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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Smooth Sailing at IMS with Track Patch, Tires, More

Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren (photo) was one of four NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers testing Oct. 21 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval in preparation for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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Fantastic Five of 2025: Bommarito Automotive Group 500

Kyle Kirkwood (photo) broke through for his first oval victory in a scintillating NTT INDYCAR SERIES race in primetime under the lights at World Wide Technology Raceway.
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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Reality Sinks in for David Malukas in First Test as Penske Driver

David Malukas (photo) tested for the first time as a Team Penske driver Oct. 7 at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis.
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Fantastic Five of 2025: 109th Indianapolis 500

This new series features a look back at the five best races of the 2025 season, as determined by INDYCAR.com writers, starting with Alex Palou's career-defining victory in the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge in May.
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Inside Line: Best September?

One member of the Inside Line panel said owner Dale Coyne (photo) and his eponymous race team had the best month of September for many reasons, including naming a new driver and announcing a new technical alliance for 2026.
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Curt Cavin

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Testing, Testing: Teams, Drivers Staying Busy on Track in October

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (photo) is one of the tracks that will host NTT INDYCAR SERIES team testing during a busy October.
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Curt Cavin

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September Scorecard: Offseason? What Offseason?

Will Power's (photo) quick move from Team Penske to Andretti Global was one of the early big stories of a month full of INDYCAR news in September.
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Curt Cavin

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Podium Steps Climbed by Many Drivers This Season

Christian Lundgaard (photo, left), Alex Palou (photo, center) and Pato O'Ward (photo, right) finished on the podium more than any other NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers in 2025.